GT or ST Swap? Options

[Chinosan89]

Hey guys, so I'm gonna be doin an ST205 Swap this summer. I already have the motor and all the parts, now I have to choose from a celica GT or a celica ST. I will be getting an ST, but I also have access to a GT. Any ideas on which one would be easier? I know the ST I have to drill a hole for the GT motor mounts, but I dont believe that would be that hard. I also heard the wire for the fan is different for the ST but that shouldnt be too hard either. Is there anything else I should be considering? I also plan to do a GT Four brakes conversion, idk if the difficulty changes on the ST model because of the drum brakes. ST is a 94 so I wont have to worry about OBD II to get my emissions done where I live, the 97 GT however I do have to worry about it. Trying to weigh the pros and cons, any suggestions?

[Chinosan89]

Alright suhweet!!! Ok thats good news, now I also have a transmission question. Last summer I had a friend modify the ST205 Tranny to FWD. We removed the transfer case, replaced the differential with an MR2 differential, and added an adapter plate to cover up where the transfer case was originally. It theoretically "should" be FWD now. My only concern is if I can still use the ST205 Axles and hub along with the ST205 Brakes with this transmission or if their would be fitment issues with the car. I was told that it wasn't possible to use the ST205 tranny as a FWD, I'm wondering why. Modifying it was a pain in the @$$ and probably woulda been better to just get the E153 but since it's done I'd figure I'd just use it. Does anyone have any experience with this or know exactly why the GT four tranny isnt compatible?

[rave2n]

Alright suhweet!!! Ok thats good news, now I also have a transmission question. Last summer I had a friend modify the ST205 Tranny to FWD. We removed the transfer case, replaced the differential with an MR2 differential, and added an adapter plate to cover up where the transfer case was originally. It theoretically "should" be FWD now. My only concern is if I can still use the ST205 Axles and hub along with the ST205 Brakes with this transmission or if their would be fitment issues with the car. I was told that it wasn't possible to use the ST205 tranny as a FWD, I'm wondering why. Modifying it was a pain in the @$$ and probably woulda been better to just get the E153 but since it's done I'd figure I'd just use it. Does anyone have any experience with this or know exactly why the GT four tranny isnt compatible?

When I was looking into doing the same thing, I've read somewhere it was done the way you are describing and would work for a short period, but eventually there is some point inside that fails everytime, and I have never been able to get a resolution on it. Basically, people with a large bit more knowledge then I have, were unable to complete the task, so I figured I wouldn't even try. Figured just go with whats tried in true..at least in the trans department. if the trans worked, the axles wouldn't be an issue and you could just use those...but I don't think the e154f is going to do FWD...I sold mine, and used the money for the swap =)

Someone else may be able to expand more in detail on that.